Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But time and the circumstances did not permit this, and therefore she had herself driven to Arundel Street without any notice.

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From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But time and the circumstances did not permit this, and therefore she had herself driven to Arundel Street without any notice.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading But time and the circumstances did not permit this, and therefore she had herself driven to Arundel Street without any notice.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But time and the circumstances did not permit this, and therefore she had herself driven to Arundel Street without any notice.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading But time and the circumstances did not permit this, and therefore she had herself driven to Arundel Street without any notice.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

at any time

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading But time and the circumstances did not permit this, and therefore she had herself driven to Arundel Street without any notice.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

temporary living quarters

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

(meaning literally “born”) used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married woman

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading But time and the circumstances did not permit this, and therefore she had herself driven to Arundel Street without any notice.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

on one occasion

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading But time and the circumstances did not permit this, and therefore she had herself driven to Arundel Street without any notice.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

more desirable than another

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

a fund of money put by as a reserve

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading But time and the circumstances did not permit this, and therefore she had herself driven to Arundel Street without any notice.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But time and the circumstances did not permit this, and therefore she had herself driven to Arundel Street without any notice.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

two times

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Her former mistress had gone to see her once or twice during the past year, and it had been understood between them, that if Miss Mackenzie ever wanted a room for a night or two in London, she could be accommodated at the old house.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

at the time that

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

which person or people

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The house which her brother Walter occupied in Arundel Street had, at his death, remained in the hands of an old servant of his, who had bought her late master's furniture with her savings, and had continued to live there, letting out the house in lodgings.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But time and the circumstances did not permit this, and therefore she had herself driven to Arundel Street without any notice.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

produce a literary work

From this reading She would have preferred to write to Hannah Protheroe,--or Mrs Protheroe, as she was now called by brevet rank since she had held a house of her own,--had time permitted her to do so.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The Lodgings of Mrs Buggins, Nee Protheroe It was nearly the end of October when Miss Mackenzie left the Cedars and at that time of the year there is not much difficulty in getting lodgings in London.